Global Advanced Metals USA, Inc. · 1 day ago
Global Purchasing Manager
Boyertown, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expGlobal Advanced Metals USA, Inc. is a leading supplier of tantalum products committed to sustainable development. The Global Purchasing Manager will optimize value through strategic sourcing, cost reduction, and supplier relationship management, focusing on the Indirect category strategy and managing a MRO stockroom.
Mining
Responsibilities
Be the strategic sourcing expert and transaction specialist for GAM to drive savings opportunities and effectively manage suppliers to maintain the highest standards for quality and delivery
Manages procurement process from requisition to payment Leads evaluation, selection and qualification of new suppliers
Works with internal customers to identify, understand and translate purchasing needs
Ensure continuous supply of assigned goods and services to meet manufacturing and customer deadlines
Conducts competitive bids; secures and analyzes quotations; negotiates prices and terms with suppliers while complying with procurement procedures
Negotiates and administers commercial contracts.Liaises with legal counsel to ensure contracts comply with Company’s legal standards and requirements
Follows market trends, industry standards, and supplier economics to ensure maintenance of competitiveness
Utilizes contracts, procurement best practices, spend analysis and supplier management techniques to manage cost and risk
Maintains various supplier and MRO master data information within an Oracle ERP system
Maintains approved contractor list in compliance with OSHA VPP contractor safety policy
Resolves commercial conflicts and initiates corrective action when expectations are not met
Administers Procurement card process in compliance with policy
Adheres to all intellectual property standards; safety, health and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures and encourages/requires other personnel to do the same as appropriate
Qualification
Required
Proficient with contract language terms and conditions as well as contract design
Indirect spend/Capital equipment category management knowledge and expertise
Specialist knowledge of procurement concepts, processes, activities, and trends
Strong negotiation, communication, interpersonal and influencing skills
Highly skilled at building and maintaining effective and productive relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers at all levels of the organization
Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity and resolve conflicts that arise from balancing multiple priorities
Ability to plan and prioritize own activities. Timely follow-through to meet deadlines is essential
Strong understanding of business and financial principles
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field
Minimum 8 - 15 years related procurement experience with 4 years of progressively responsible experience in a management role. Manufacturing experience preferred
Experience working in ERP applications required. Oracle experience strongly preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites
Preferred
Certifications: Institute for Supply Management CPSM or C.P.M certification preferred
Company
Global Advanced Metals USA, Inc.
Founded in 2011Waltham, Massachusetts
51-200 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase